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DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

Thermostat - Install or Replace, Thermostat - Repair or Reprogram, Exterior Surfaces - Powerwashing,

About us

Services provided Drake provides both residential and commercial services. We decorate many of Chicago’s high end neighborhoods but no job is too small. We also provide services to many commercial customers completing interiors and exteriors for McDonald’s, Burger King’s, Enterprise car rentals, hotels, restaurants, Doctors offices, Country Clubs, Associations, and Dentist offices, to name only a few. Interior Drake carries out all manner of drywall and plaster repair. We strip wallpaper, remove paneling, remove unwanted woodwork and perform full preparation to all surfaces prior to painting or paper hanging. We help with color selections and will paint sample boards for our customers. We do a wide range of faux finishes and have display boards to help with selection. We hang all manner of wall coverings and all fifty-four inch vinyl goods. We also install decorative trim such as crown moldings, chair rails, casings, frame moldings, and baseboards. We paint all surfaces including walls, ceilings, woodwork, metal work and floorings. Our capabilities include spray painting kitchen and bathroom cabinets for a fresh new look without you having to replace them. Exterior Full preparation is a must for a quality exterior job. Washing is important for a clean surface but does not replace the hard work of scraping and sanding. We paint and stain all wood exteriors as well as priming and painting of vinyl and metal surfaces. We have also carried out a variety of jobs such as painting hopscotch and four square courts for schools and painting signs for businesses. We have no issue with two or three story homes and buildings. We clean and refurbish decking and will stain and seal your deck to make it look like new.

Business highlights

37 years of experience

Services we offer

Interior and Exterior painting, and light carpentry., drywall and plaster repair, faux finishing, most rotten wood replacement, wallpaper stripping and hanging

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.8445 Reviews
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Adam E.
Aug 2025
1.0
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain
Drake was hired to strip and refinish painted exterior railings on a deck in the Fall of 2024. While the ?finished? railings looked good in the short term on inspection for payment, the workmanship did not hold up and the paint has been falling off and chipping in huge chunks. What is easy to understand is that paint hides a lot of shoddy work. I wish I would been more experienced and realized that this could be done so poorly. I do not think they actually stripped and primed the railings before just slathering a heavy vat of paint over the old paint.

Fred F.
Dec 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Called and left a message for Dan and on the same they called back, asked what needed to be done, and scheduled an estimate for tomorrow. Painting and plaster repair was done within one week of the estimate.
Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

"Thank you very much, we appreciate the kind words!"


Frank G.
May 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Drake did a great job....complete interior ....compete exterior.....really high quality.....and on time.....about one week on the inside and three days on the outside
Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

"Thank you [Member Name Removed]!!"


Judith L.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Outstanding!!! I have been doing business with Dan for over 20 years for both painting and wallpaper. Dan is a pleasure to work with and so patient -it is unbelievable. Last year, we had a bee problem and so one bedroom needed a rush job as the ceiling had to come down in the closet. Somehow Dan and Courtney were able to get us a team in a few day which was remarkable and so appreciated. This time Francisco and his team came out to do our painting. Oh my goodness- they were amazing in their work. Not only was their work perfect, but they were a joy to have in the house. This team went more than the extra mile to help us with everything we needed. I never after to worry about clean up but will mention it as other folks need to know- it is always done well and with no mess of any kind around. Today it is so hard to find professional that take pride in their work and are still willing to be nice to be around. Dan's professionals always have integrity and a skill set that makes it easy to have full confidence in them. Again my thanks to Dan, Courtney and Francisco and the crew for making our experience easy and worry free. As you may tell, I highly recommend Drake Painting in all respects
Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

"It's always a pleasure and we appreciate all of the years of working with you!!!"


KAREN P.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,755
All the work was completed in two days and done to my complete satisfaction. Everything was done as I had requested including leaving nails where pictures were hung. Not a spot was missed,the surfaces were all protected and my furniture was wrapped in plastic in each room to protect it. The painters were prompt,considerate and cleaned up after themselves beautifully. I have hired this company before and would always hire them again for any painting project.
Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

"Thank you and we appreciate the work!!!"


Eric Y.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,130
Went very well. They even placed a wooden owl on a perch.

Alycia V.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They're great. I've used them a few times. Every time I use them the work is always done right the first time. No complaints. They're very reliable. Highly recommend.
Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your positive comments and we look forward to future work with you!"


Peter E.
Apr 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
went very well
Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for your kind words! Hope we can be of future service to you."


Gene M.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a fantastic.
Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you very much!! We are glad that you are happy with the outcome!! :)"


Beth C.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They've done work for us for years. They are excellent. They are trustworthy and responsive.
Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you very much!! Glad you were happy with the completed work!"


Gretchen A.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
100% thumbs up!
Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

"Thank you [Member Name Removed]!! We appreciate the positive feedback!"


Mike K.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
They did a great job.

Heidi F.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,174
Excellent work, very professional. Would use again in a heartbeat

Christy P.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The first guy did a horrible job but the second guy fixed it and it looks great. They fix their mistakes promptly and do an outstanding job and make sure it's correct.

Charisse L.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Bob did a very good job in a timely fashion. He was punctual, courteous and professional. I appreciated his timeliness and help with an additional small area I forget to mention when quote provided. I will definitely utilize this service provider in the future!

Josephine L.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
It went very well. They were very accommodating and very neat. They were very attentive. I called to have them to come back to fix some minor details, and they were very accommodating with that.

Marilyn V.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1
Excellent work and courteous workers

KAREN P.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$390
Extremely pleased with every step. I was contacted promptly,the job was evaluated and estimate provided right away. The job was scheduled within my needed timeline and I was kept informed at every step. The painter did an outstanding job,clean and neat,and I cannot see the areas that I know he had to patch/repair. The painter was pleasant,patient and a delight to have in my home.

Joyce L.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$360
Very professional. No "wasted" wallpaper. Quote was easy to arrange and on time. Paper hanger was on time and efficient. A pleasure to deal with them.

James N.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I first used Drake painting for the exterior of my house. They did a great job. So, I used them for painting my master bedroom. They again did great work. My daughter then used them to paint all of the woodwork (cabinets, doors, etc.) in her house and the entire first floor. In every instance, they performed all aspects of the project with professionalism and expertise. Unlike other companies that I had initially contacted, they provided an estimate within a couple of days. Their pricing was very good. They also offered a 10% winter discount for work done during the winter months. I had to reschedule the initial exterior painting a couple of times. They were exceptionally easy to work with. The painters did excellent work. They were fast, but did flawless work. All surfaces are prepared or repaired as necessary prior to painting. Bottom line: every aspect of the projects were handled with extreme professionalism and expertise, their costs were very reasonable, and they were excellent to work with. I would strongly recommend them.

Thomas D.
Feb 2017
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
There was paint splatter all over our windows, they stained some of our window trim. The painting was uneven We paid for two coats. They were high. In the beginning they were responsive. They were actually punctual. I would not recommend them either. They seem rushed when they were doing it. Our house is cedar siding, so it was stained. They did not follow through on their end.

Cheri R.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The painter did an excellent job and he was very efficient. The pricing was excellent.

Karen F.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Their prices are good, they are prompt, responsive, and they do good work.

Mark D.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Mark and his team did an excellent job. They communicated well and did what they said they were going to do in a timely manner. They were very professional. I am very happy with their work.

Sue B.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
looks beautiful - they did a great job, clean, friendly
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FAQ

DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO offers free project estimates.
No, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO does not offer a senior discount.
No, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO does not offer emergency services.
No, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO does not offer warranties.